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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

The recent burning of the Opera Comiqut
theatre in Paris has given rise TO several eus
gestions, which are well worthy Of considera.
ton, as means of preventing loss Of life dur.
ing a panic in such public buildings. One oi
these is given 10y gentleman signing him
self "B. NJ +" Norwood, and is to the effect
that the exits provided should be not locked
doors, as now, but thin partitions of plant
which would stand a moderate pressure ol
ordinary occasions, but break down easily
under forcible pressure They might be i'll
scribed with the notics, "lu case OF panic
break through" Another suggestion is thai
attendants should always be stationed at th,
exit doors to open them and let out til,
people. A third suggestion, which come
from Germany, is that luminous paint shonlC
be used to mark the exits in case of dark
ess-Cassell's Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Do you have dull, heavy headache, OBJ
struction OF the nasal passages, discharg
es falling from the head into the throat,
sometimes profuse, watery and acrid, at
others, thick, tenacious. mucous, puru
lent, bloody and putrid; eyes weak, wat,
cry and infiamed; ringing in the ears,
deafness, hacking or coughing to clear
the throat, expectoration of offensive
matter, together with scabs from ulcers;
voice changed and nasal twang; breath
offensive; smell and taste impaired; is
there IL sensation of dizziness, with men.
tai depression, a hacking cough and gen
eral debility? II y0n have sll or any
considerable numIer ot ttesc symptoms,
you are suffering f.nm n..>4i catarrh
The more complicated yDlir dis ase has
become, the greaje' tae number and di
versity of symptoms. Thousands o'
cases annually, without manifestine hall
ot the above symptoms, result in con
sumption, and end in the grave. No dis
ease is so common, more deceptive ant
dangerous, or less understood, or NOR,
unsuccessfullg treated By physicians
The manufacturers Of DR.. Sage's Catarrl
Remedy offer, in good faith, reward o
| $500 for case of this disease which theN
cannot cure The remedy is sold b.
druggists, ut onlV 50 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

After the shells have been thoroughly
searched for pearls. they are cleansed and
packed in cases of about two hundred pounds
each, and shipped to England, France, or this
country. Great ingenuity and long expert
ence are required to become all expert in
pearl she'll working When a manufacturer
receives AN order for IA lot Of cuff buttons he
Is sometimes obliged To overhaul dozens of
cases in order to Obtain those of the required
thickness, and then moi more than three or
four buttons can lie drilled out of the beaviest
shell. But then nothing goes TO wnste, for
small buttons and other articles are made
from the thinner parts, and then. by means
of a circular saw, the scrap is cut for inlay
ing or veneering Pistol stocks require the
very heaviest shell. A pearl worker in this
city, having some tire ago received an order
from all army officer ior pearl handled re
yolver, was obliged to overhaul nearly a
whole ship load before he could find two
shells of the required thickness. He received
800 for that pistol stock.
THE business OF pearl manufacturing is
comparatively new in this country, and the
profits are so large that there is u tendency to
monopolize the industry. In consequence all
sorts OF devices are resorted TO IN order to OBJ
tain the advantage Some time ago large
house in this city bought cargo of pear
shells to arrive at 10 cents pound While
the vessel was In transit the market fell about
10 cents. 1t was lucky thing for the houSt
that the vessel foundered off the Cape Of
Good Hope, for the concern would certainly
have foundered had the ship come safely tC
| port. Manufacturers here prefer waiting fol
lots of pearl shells to arrive at this port direc
| from the fisheries. instead of ordering from
London, knowing that the shells are assortef
there and the choicest picked out for th'
English and French markets. There ar,
several large manufactures of pearl work ii
Newark, Philadelphia, Germantown, and il
this city, and since the establishment of thi
industry here the importation of pearl but
tons from England has greatly fallen off -
| New York Commercial Advertiser
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite is poor. you are bothered with head
ache. you are fidgety. nervous, and gen.
orally out of sorts, and want to brace up.
Brace up. but not with stimulants. spring
medicines, or bitters, which have fol
their basis very cheap, bad whisky, anr
which stimulate you for an hour, and ther
leave you in worse condition than before
What you want is an Alternative that vii
purify your blood, start healthy action o
liver and kidneys, restore your. vitality
and give renewed health and strength
Such medicine you will find in Electri
Bitters, and only so cents bottle p
Hartz d Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

You are allowed free trSal of thirts
days of the use of itr. Dyes Celebrated
V oltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy rcmef and Eer
manenI care of Nervous Debility, loss OF
Vitality and Manhood, and ali kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred;
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, etc, mailed free hy address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd & ".
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year
and has become the most popular ant
best endorsed medicine in the market fo
the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH, Dubuque, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

have been great sufferer from Hay
Fever for Is years and have tried various
things without doing any good. read
of the many wondrous cures OF Ely:
Cream Balm and thought | would Try
once more In Is minutes after one ap'
plication | was wonderfully helped. Tive
weeks ago commenced using it and now
feel entirely cured. 1t is the creates
discovery ever knewn or heard of.
DUHAMEL CLARK. Farmer,
Lynn. Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

One of Baltim0re's foremost commits
sion merchants, Mr.. W. Edwin Chip
chase, of Chipchase Bros. writes: "A
few days ago sprained my left foot anC
the pain was 80 severe that | could hardly
walk at all. | saw your Salvation Oh
advertised, so determined to give it &
square trial. A few applications relieved
me entirely and my foot is now as strong
as ever. For the relief and cure o.
sprains and infiammsiions, ! regard it a
a preparation of great merit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Time tried aud true IS Dr. BigelOw's s
cure. which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies. without
the defects Of any of them. II euTes
promptly and permanently coughs. colds,
Group. whopping cough. influenza, broni.
chitls, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childN
ren. Price. 50 cents and 81, of drug
gists,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

had Il severe attack OF cHtaIrlI over y
year ago and became 50 deaf could not
hear common conversation | suffered
terrihlg from roaring in my head pro
cured bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, and
in three wrecks could hear AS well as
ever could, and now can rhrcrfuliy say
to all who are afflicted with the worst oi
diseases, cntarri and deafness. take enc
bottle 81 Eiy'> Gre Ia Balm and lee cured
1t is worth Il .uUu ,,u. hatIie To any man
woman or child suffering from calarrh. -
A. +, Newman, Gray ling, Camphcll Co
Mich
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
Lung Troubles and Wasting

diseases can be cured if properly treated
in time, as shown by the following state
mcnt from ID. c Freeman, Sydney:
Having been a great suirercr from pni
monarv aracks, and gradually wasting
away for the past two years 1t affords me
pleasure TO testify that Scotts Emulsion
of cod liver oil with lime and soda has
given me great relief, and | cheerfuily
recommend il to ell suffering in similal
way to myself, In addition. would say
that it is very pleasant to take.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

The ''prcphrts' say this Is 10 he silk
and velvet season, but with such an nr-
ray OF hcaulitu woolcns to lie chosen
from as are now shown, they cannot hul
hold their own tor auothp: season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
Among Esthefie Ladies'

1t is popular form Of amusement among
aesthetic ladies who have gained considerable
local reputation for their ability in wood
carving to carve pipes for their gentlemen
friends. ds.--New York Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Geo. W. Earhart, captain of police
Baltimore, Md, said: Il have used Sal
Yaiion Oil and found it most excellent
remedy. 1t has my hearty recommends
ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
Is Life
Worth Living?

That depends upon the
Liver, for if the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
TEN is out of order-the
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopetulness
gone, the spirits are de-
pressed, a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the housekeeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing its use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
have tested it's virtues personally, and krow
that for Dyspepsia. Bili0usness sud Throbbinl
Hcaiache, il j. the best medic ne the world evei
saw. Have tried forty other remedies befor,
Simmons Liver Regulator, ana none of them gavt
mere than temporary relief, but the Regulato
not only rel eyed but cnred.
II. JoNFs Macon, Ga.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter stamp in red on front of wrapper
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

The Langtry, a new evening wrap,
looks like newmarket in the back, and
a long, sleeveless Russian circle in front.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Very elegant evening toilets are made
of black lace IN combination with MORE
antique, the latter black, sOlidscolored or
chan"cabie. rs the wparer may prefer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Scarlet cashmere or diagonal wool
frocks for little girls are made very effect
i've, with black braid put on in small
snail shell patterns, or in diminutive
| Greek KEYS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Delicate pink coral beautifully carved
and set ABOUT with diamonds or pearls is
very fashionable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

Enough wedding cards are about to
guarantee social event" every October
dnv.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
Positively
Cured.
RUPTURE
II is selfcvldent
No FUaFI

lecty fitted. For this, an expert a'ijnster,s ser
vices are - vain BILE or more so, than the Truss.
Dr Parker with the Retentiye Truss, offers slUl
in cas-, OF failure Send for Treat :" free. d.
H. Parker. Pres TrHss Go. 5s Stale sheet,
Chicago. sept Srlm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
a CA R ID,

To ell who arc suffering from the errors and
lndiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood, &c, l will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
RniIders and Contractors

Should get our PEICFs for Builders Hariwarr,
Iron Work Glass Cut Stone. I'll T. Rd"ing, Luui-
her SASH, Doors, Blinds nd Bull! ~ icrisl II
ALI. KINDS. We GUARANTEE a great saving. Ad-
dress NORRIS BLAYNEY Il Co.. ll6 and us Dear
bonn ST. Chicago. auy 5-lm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02
COMPETITION DEFIED

Than other Drug store in Western Illinois only
Medicines but on all Standard Drugs Fancy Goods and Mis-
celsneous articles. Read the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-02

hes
o
ond venue an eenlh ST.. Rock and.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21


TIM Times Denoerat af the ISL
inst, says: aMr. s. L. Cary, who has
done SO much for immigration to
Southwestern Louisiana, arrived in the
cIty yesterday from Jennings and
gives most glowing account of the
agricultural situation there. BE states
that the curing and packing of hay
has increased remarkably, and before
the end of the year 400 ear loads of
Louisiana hay will have been sent to
market. Every day increases the de-
mand for the native prairie hay and
stablemen and horse owners are dis
covering that it is equal to the North
ern timothy. The immigrants that
lately arrived from the North express
much satisfaction at finding all the
favorable reports about the Louisiana
prairie grass absolutely true. He says:
You can talk to them about orange
groves and fruit orchards, but they
always ask about the hay we can raise
here, and when they find out that the
native prairie grass of Southwestern
Louisiana is tender, nutritious, hardy
and plentiful, it is then they express a
desire 10 come"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21
supplement

Col. A. D. BATTLE, a veteran Loui.
siana Journalist, and a Democrat oi
the old school has been called TO the
editorialehair of the Shreveport Times
In his salutatory, referring to the stand
the Times will take in politics in the
present campaign, he says: is IN.
necessary here to refer to the national
politics as regards those of the State
the editor will advocate the renomina-
ton of Gov. McEuery, recognizing the
wisdom of his administration and
realizing the material benefits TO the
State that administration has wrought.
At the same time be holds the claims
or elevation to Office of any man abso-
lutely subordinate to the good of the
party. However vitality be may differ
from the policy enunciated and carried
ont By Gen. Nichols while Governor,
the only distinct policy nov enuneiated
By that gentleman and his followers Is
to turn the rascals out and give the
Offices TO pare, honest 'reformers.' IL
goes without saying that should be Or
any other aspIrant receive the nomfna-
ton. Of . Democratic convention be
will have the active and earnest sap-
post IF the Shreveport TINES, and of
ezery man conneeted With IT,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

GEE. NICHOLS canvass through the
parishes ought to satisfy him and his
supporters that the Democrats fLou-
isiana are not ready to condemn a
Democratic administration merely on
the say so of a lot of hungry place
hunters. In Caddo, the home of Col.
HolliBgswortb, the man that brought
out Gen. Nichols for the avowed pur-
pose Of defeating McEnery, the Re
formers have been routed from one
end of the parish to the other, and
the other day when Gen. Nichols
and bis combination of orators visited
Shreveport to deliver the regulation
TRADE against the McEnery admins
tration, there we're only about 800
present, including women and child
rem. If the nominating convention Is
put off until January, we confidently
believe that there will not be 25 Mich
oils delegates 10 that body, as the
more the people see and read of the
Nieholls-RetOrm party the more they
are convinced Of its untrustworthi-
ness.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

1t is really surprising to know the
number of wagons that are sold in
this parish yearly. The money paid
for these articles, except a very small
per cent made by the deslers, goes out
Of the country to help build up less
favored sections than ours. Right
here in Lake Charles a wagon factory
could be made one of the best paying
enterprises that could be started, as
the various kinds of timber suitable
for such work abounds in great guam
titles all over the parish and can be
had almost for a song. Snoh factory
here would control large trade, and
in doing so the money that now goes
from US would be kept in our midst
and expended here, and the public
would get a much better wagon for
the same money, than they do now.
With these facts before us we have no
besltancy in saying that wagon man.
ufactory in Lake Charles would be Of
great benefit to the city, and from
the very first would pay a handsome
dividend on the capital invested in
such an enterprise.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

Gnyernm S d. MuEnery is a .Ieyee-
Governor indeed. In his recent ap-
potntments of delegates to the Western
Waterways Improvement Convention
to be held at Memphis, Tennessee,
October 90 and q, out of nearly forty
delegates appointed, he has not ap-
pointed single delegate directly IN
terested in the improvements Of the
Vermilion, Mermeutau, Calcasiau and
Sabine Rivers. Gov. McEhery prob
ably knows that he cannot depend on
Southwest Louisiana for renomina-
ton. Although we do not live behind
levees, we ought to be entitled, we be-
lieve, to some aid on the part of the
Government. We think that a repre-
sentative citizen of Calcasieu should
have been appointed as a delegate to
that ConTention.-LGke Charles Com
Raerciai.
Ifthe editor of the Commercial had
kept Tread up" on the topics of the
day, we would not be called upon to
pronounce theabove from hissprightly
journal of the 9Th inst. as another
lawful shame" The truth of the
matter is that some weeks ago Gov.
Millinery appointed a long list of del
egates at large from this State to the
Waterways Convention, and about the
iFst names on the list we find the fol-
lowing well known gentlemen of this
city and parish; S. a. Knapp, W.
B. Norris, VIM. n. Ryan, Fred Wehrt
and Chas. Miller. This does not look
much like the Governor had sighted
Southwest Louisiana.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

The Rev. R. NJ. Hunter will preach
at the Church of the Good Shepherd
in this city on Wednesday, October
goth, at 1870 p. m. He hopes to see
his friends and all others interested il
the church present. Offerings 60 to,
wards his expenses. A special meet
ing will be held CD Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock in the church, for
the purpose of calling a pastor, and
Mr. Hunter asks the ladies and all
those interested, the gentlemen if they
can, to be present. The whole COM
mnnity is invited to both meeting and
service.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

The Wilson, East Feliciana, Sun has
raised the banner of S. D. McEnery,
and closes astFong editorial endorsing
bis candidacy IN the following terms
"He has done his duty to his people
and proved true to those trnsts that
have been confded to his care or some
of the charges brought against him
would have been sustained, and the
'reformers' would not have to fall back
and reform under that empty cry of
third term He is man of the peo-
pie, from the people, and has always
acted in all things for the good of
those whom he governs" 4
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

Our town and parish is being over
run with prospectors from almost
every section of the North, looking
for homes and an opportunity to IN
vest idle capital. Among those who
we have had the pleasure of meeting
and forming the acquaintance of were
Messrs. W. Brienckerhoff, of Onaiga,
ILL.,, and W. II. Goodenough, of Gou-
RE, Ill They are both gentlemen of
means and just the kind of men that
Lake Charles needs-fuIl of vim and
energy, and don't believe in letting
the grass grow under their feet while
they stand idly by waiting for some
one else to make a start.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

The Rayne Signal IN noting a re-
cent meeting of the Police Jury Of
Acadia parish, at which a proposition
from the Police Jury of Caleasieu par
ish asking the Acadia Police Jury to
make an appropriation to assist in
building a bridge over the Nez Pique
bayou to connect the two parishes,
was rejected, pays the following com
pliment to our Police Jury: awe
think, however, that our Police Jury
might learn lesson of activity aud
push from our sister parish of CaIca-
sieu which a few years ago was in debt
and burdened with taxation, but by
good management have made good
roads aud bridges and are now on the
highway of prosperity, and are settling
up their lands with industrious citizens,
and have increased the value of their
property to such an extent that they
have been able to reduce the rate of
taxation below the limit and still have
means to appropriate to the building
of bridges and other internal improve
ments, in order to reach out and draw
trade and patronage from adjoining
parishes"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

by announcement IN another column
it will be noticed Mr.. J. L. Williams
will open the season at his Opera
House Oh Wednesday night, Oct. 90,
with the brilliant play of Dsgmsr, to
begiven by the Louise Balfe Company.
We understand that this company is
sent here expressly by H. Greenwall
d Son, of Galveston, who are manag-
ing Miss Balfe's tour this season in
the South. They have played the
opening nights At most all the reputa-
bletheatres in Texas this season, which
is recommendation enough. We be-
speak for them full house. A grest
many seats are already sold.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

Ara mass meeting in Butler county,
Ind. to protest against the mixing of
white aud eolored children in the pub
lie schools, a leading banker was called
on for a speech which was short and
sweet and to the point, as follows: 81
don't want to be called upon for
have kept out of this trouble. If I
was to express my opinion l would
say that wouldn't allow a niger in
town, l won't harbor them in any
form OR about my place. TVe no use
for them" From the above it would
seem the bloody shirt is in great dan
ger up there.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-21

The many friends Of Mrs. a. Como,
the petite and interesting lady that 50
successfully canVassed ourparish some
months ago for Gen. R. y. Lees His
tory Of the late war, will Be pleased
TO learn that she will be here about.
the first Of November with a full line
of books and other articles suitable
for Christmas. Mrs. Como is Tie
widow Of Mason ard 1 lady who IS
entirely dependent npon her own labor
for ? support for herself. two little
children and her aged nother, and We
take pleasure II recommending Der 70
ouF people.